Quotes about Encouragement

June 25 Be Kind and Encouraging It [Love] is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God's love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong]. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:5

God's purpose for us and our minds is that we learn to live with a positive attitude. No matter what our circumstances, our minds belong to us and no one can do our thinking for us if we don't let them. I encourage you to be passionate about being positive. A positive attitude lifts us above our circumstances and enables us to have peace in the midst of the storm and to have joy when there is no visible reason to rejoice.

Do you make it your aim to encourage people everywhere you go? I hope you do, but if not, you can begin today! Many people say they want to be used by God, and this is one way that desire can be fulfilled.

Hebrews 6:19 tells us that hope is the anchor of the soul. Hope is the force that keeps us steady in a time of trial.

Psalm 145:14 says, "The Lord upholds all those [of His own] who are falling and raises up all those who are bowed down.

Take one of God's promises, like Joshua 1:9 (NIV), and mutter it over and over under your breath: Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

Say something that will help you, not something that will hinder you. Say, "I can do this with God's help.

Trust in Him If you are going through a difficult time right now, don't be discouraged and run away. Trust God to be with you, and He will give you the grace and the wisdom to get through it.

Every time you think anything good about anyone, verbalize it. People cannot read your mind; your thoughts have power and may affect their confidence level in a minor way, but your words can really lift them up and encourage them. All people need affirmation

no matter how difficult your life may be during certain seasons, remember to do all you can do to bless, help, and encourage others.

need of encouragement, look to God first. He will never tell you that you're not going to make it.

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